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by suntravel
Fri May 10, 2024 3:03 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepperonline CL86T with Acorn
Replies: 19
Views: 2206

Re: Stepperonline CL86T with Acorn

This thread is old, meanwile I have changed the CL86T to 5V DB25.

Uwe
by suntravel
Wed May 08, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
Topic: CNC12 V5.08 Feedrate is controlled by rapidfeed control
Replies: 1
Views: 60

Re: CNC12 V5.08 Feedrate is controlled by rapidfeed control

Not sure if I remember right, but this should be fixed in current 5.1

Uwe
by suntravel
Wed May 08, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Upgrading a Gorilla CNC from Flashcut to Acorn
Replies: 12
Views: 194

Re: Upgrading a Gorilla CNC from Flashcut to Acorn

Yep, I also would use a small SSR, since ENA is not time critical.

Or if the drivers are enabled by default, I would skip connecting ENA, since CNC12 can force home after E-Stop but not if a single drive is disabled.

Uwe
by suntravel
Wed May 08, 2024 3:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Video Walkthrough of How I Use the Acorn
Replies: 19
Views: 869

Re: Video Walkthrough of How I Use the Acorn

This chart was supplied with the probe I guess? I have used some types of probes in the <200€ range and made probemaps with them. Non was as good as a KP3, but maybe ok for hobby. But for me, the most annoying thing was that none of the cheap probes stayed in center for a longer time and some of the...
by suntravel
Tue May 07, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Clearpath MCVC Spindle Motor Control - Solved (Mike R is an absolute legend)
Replies: 26
Views: 4791

Re: Clearpath MCVC Spindle Motor Control - Solved (Mike R is an absolute legend)

Easy way to solve this is a timer relay in the servo enable wire active at power on.

Uwe
by suntravel
Tue May 07, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Machine parameter for Linear encoder input
Replies: 6
Views: 176

Re: Machine parameter for Linear encoder input

The AIKRON Model:AKM1 Has been Tested at Centroid. The Signal Type Needs to be the 5v RS422 https://www.aikrondro.com/product/aikron-akm-series-linear-encoders/ I've attached a snip of the DB9 connector of the Aikron and the Changes needed to match the Centroid DB9 Encoder Port. Aikron Scale Wiring...
by suntravel
Tue May 07, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: nc files
Replies: 2
Views: 66

Re: nc files

default paths are defined in the pathl.ini file, but you can navigate to any folder.

I use /ncfiles as working directory, and store files from done projects in other folders for reuse later.

Uwe
by suntravel
Tue May 07, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: CNC12 Software cycle start disabled
Replies: 10
Views: 183

Re: CNC12 Software cycle start disabled

I understand both ways of thinking. For me as user no big deal, just a 50:50 chance to get it right on the first try 🤣

Not more than a minute to try a second chance...

Uwe